National Mower 68 DL - Manual (Page 7)

NATIONAL 68 SR & DL TRIPLEX ®
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68OM-06/03
SAFETY AND CONTROL DECALS
Safety decals and instructions are located on the mower near the controls or near areas of potential hazards. Worn,
damaged, or loose decals must be replaced. The decal part number and the location of the decal on the mower are
listed next to each decal.
07582 - DIFFERENTIAL SHIFT LEVER
(located on top edge of differential gear drive)
Move the shift lever and set it in the notch to place the
differential into Forward, Neutral, or Reverse. NEVER
SHIFT THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH THE MOWER IN
MOTION OR THE MAIN ENGINE CLUTCH ENGAGED.
07583 – WING MOWER CLUTCH
(located on top surface of main belt
guard)
Move the clutch lever back to engage
the wing mower clutch. Move the lever
forward to put the clutch in neutral.
07584 – TRANSPORT CLUTCH PEDAL
(Model 68 DL)
(located on top surface of engine belt guard)
Pressing the pedal will cause the mower to
run in high-speed transport mode. Operate
the transport clutch by slowly pressing the
pedal with your left foot. Releasing the
pedal will cause the mower to coast to a
stop, or resume mowing speed.
Before using, disengage the cutting unit
clutches and raise the cutting units to their
transport position.
NEVER USE THE TRANSPORT
CLUTCH WHILE THE CUTTING
UNITS ARE TURNING, OR WHEN THE DIFFEREN-
TIAL SHIFT IS IN REVERSE.
07585 – ENGINE THROTTLE
(located on steering wheel)
Move the engine throttle lever forward
for fast speed, backward for slow speed
07586 – IGNITION KEY (Model 68 DL)
(located on instrument cluster panel)
To start the engine, sit on the seat and
place all cutting unit clutches in neutral.
Turn the key to the full clockwise position
to start the engine. Use the choke as
required. Once the engine has started,
release the key and allow it to rotate to the
central run position.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the full
counterclockwise position.
Refer to the engine manual for details on proper engine
operation.
Disengage cutting unit clutches, engage the parking brake
and remove the key whenever leaving the mower seat.
07581 - MAIN ENGINE CLUTCH
LEVER
(located on top surface of engine
belt guard)
Move lever backward to put
clutch in neutral position, forward
to cause mower to travel
(direction depends on differential
shift position).
Engage the clutch slowly. Refer to
instructions in the OPERATIONS section
WARNING
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